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Before Taal volcano in the Philippines erupted with steam and huge columns of ash on Sunday, Jan. 12, Japan’s Mount Shintake had also erupted on Saturday, Jan. 11, while Mexico’s Popocatepetl volcano had also dramatically spewed a fiery cloud of ash and rock into the sky on Thursday, Jan. 9. In a span of four days, these three volcanoes spewed ash and steam, although there was no evacuation order issued in Japan and Mexico […]
(Eagle News) — The Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church of Christ) started a series of Aid to Humanity or Lingap sa Mamamayan events in various areas in Batangas and Cavite on Monday, Jan. 13 to give aid to affected residents who continued to feel the effects of the ongoing volcanic activity of Taal Volcano just a day after it erupted with columns of steam and sufuric ash. Thousands of goodwill bags were distributed to […]
(Eagle News)-A 3.7-magnitude earthquake struck Batangas on Monday, Jan. 13. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 7:48 p.m., had its epicenter 8 kilometers southwest of Laurel. Depth of focus was 5 kilometers. The following intensity and instrumental intensity were recorded: Intensity:Intensity III – Tagaytay City Instrumental Intensity:Intensity III – Tagaytay City No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
by David Vujanovic Agence France-Presse TEHRAN, Iran (AFP) — Iran has signaled it favors a de-escalation after 10 days of heightened tensions with the United States during which both sides fired missiles and Tehran accidentally shot down a passenger aircraft. Security was stepped up in Iran’s capital Sunday after a vigil the previous night for those killed in the air disaster turned into an angry protest and police temporarily arrested the British ambassador for […]
(Eagle News)-Classes in some areas on Tuesday, Jan. 14, are cancelled due to heavy ash fall from Taal on Sunday. Below is a list: Antipolo, Rizal – all levels Batangas province – all levels Biñan, Laguna – all levels Cabuyao, Laguna – all levels Calapan, Oriental Mindoro – all levels Caloocan City – all levels Cavite province-all levels Jalajala, Rizal – all levels Las Piñas – all levels Lucena, Quezon-all levels Manila – all levels […]
BERLIN, Germany (AFP) – Siemens boss announced Sunday that the German conglomerate has decided to remain involved in a controversial Adani Carmichael coal mining project in Australia, despite massive environmental criticism as the country faces unprecedented bushfires. The contract for some 18 million euros ($20 million) calls for Siemens to supply rail infrastructure for the Carmichael mine in Queensland, near the Great Barrier Reef. “We have just finished our special meeting…. We have evaluated all […]
(Eagle News) — Residents of Taal, Batangas are evacuated on Monday morning, January 13, with the help of volunteers of the SCAN International, a volunteer group of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) as nearby Taal volcano continues to exhibit intensified volcanic activity. SCAN Int’l is a volunteer group which has this motto, “Saving Lives is Our Priority.” It also conducts seminars on disaster preparedness and trains people […]
TRIPOLI, Libya (AFP) – The head of Libya’s UN-recognised Government of National Accord (GNA) Fayez al-Sarraj and his rival, strongman Khalifa Haftar, are expected to sign a ceasefire agreement in Moscow on Monday, a senior Libyan official said. The oil-rich North African country has been wracked by bloody turmoil since a 2011 NATO-backed uprising killed long-time dictator Moamer Kadhafi, with multiple foreign powers now involved. The signing of the agreement will pave the way for […]
(Eagle News)-A thunderstorm advisory has been hoisted over parts of Northern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said light to moderate rains are being experienced over Fuga Island, Apayao, particularly in Conner and Kabugao; Cagayan, specifically in Lasam, Rizal, Santa Ana and Santo Niño. Light rains are expected over Apayao, particularly in Flora and Santa Marcela; Cagayan, specifically in Allacapan, Aparri, Camalanuigan and Santa Praxedes. PAGASA said these may persist for one […]
(Eagle News)-The Department of Trade and Industry on Monday, Jan. 13, warned retailers against jacking up the prices of face masks, which are in demand following the ash fall from Taal volcano. The DTI issued the warning as it announced it had deployed teams to observe and monitor the movement of retail prices in the market following reports some vendors were selling the mask, which used to cost P25, at P200. “Those found to have […]
by Holly ROBERTSON Agence France-Presse MOGO, Australia (AFP) — Families grieving for lost homes and loved ones, burned koalas rescued from charred forests: The devastation of Australia’s bushfire crisis has tainted the country’s reputation as a safe and alluring holiday destination. Images of the unprecedented scale of this summer’s blazes have evoked global shock and an outpouring of sympathy. Thousands of tourists have been evacuated from coastal towns, international visitors have cancelled flights, and […]
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AFP) — Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has warned that military confrontation with Iran will impact global peace and stability, as he visits the Middle East hoping to ease tensions spiked by the US killing of a top Iranian general. His comments came at the start of a five-day Gulf tour that had been thrown into doubt after Tehran responded to the attack on Qasem Soleimani by launching a barrage of missiles […]
